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When the seed is sown late in the fall in northern 

 climates the tops die down while the bulbs are still 

 small. In this way sets of this variety are obtained. 

 These sets may be used in place of seed, but will be 

 found much more expensive, and will probably not 

 pay except for home use. 



Large Red Wethersfteld is a red-skinned variety that 

 is worthy of trial. It is large, sweet flavored. The 

 bulb is round and slightly flattened on top. 



Yellow Danvers is an excellent variety, grows well 

 from seed ; good quality and fair shipper. The bulb 

 is nearly round and of a brownish yellow color. 



White Portugal is the leading white variety, and on 

 account of its color, flavor and shape, it usually com 

 mands a good price. It is not a good keeper ; it will 

 stand marketing, however. 



White Multiplier is used largely for pickling. It is 

 highly prized, because of its white color and forming 

 small, plump bulbs. It is reproduced by small offsets 

 or bulbs forming at the base of the one planted. 



RESUME. 



The onion is a staple vegetable, hence never brings 

 a fancy price, but Southern vegetable growing will not 

 be on a settled foundation until those engaged in it are 

 prepared to produce crops on narrow margins that will 

 compete with other sections that are as near the mar- 

 ket as we are. This crop rarely brings more than two 

 and a half dollars a bushel crate, and often they fall to 

 a dollar a crate. If we can be certain of a profit of ten 

 cents a crate the investment will be a profitable one. 

 Let us calculate the expense of raising an acre by the 

 new culture : 



